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The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday that they had released linebackers Shomari Williams and Marvin Burdette. The move ended the second career stint in Saskatchewan for Williams, a product of Toronto who turns 30 on Sunday.

Tonight's WHL game between the Regina Pats and the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers promises to be a treat. The Pats, under head coach John Paddock, prefer an up-tempo style. The Tigers boast the league's leading scorer (Trevor Cox, who has 94 points in 58 games) and an elite sniper (Cole Sanford, whose 46 goals put him in a three-way tie for the league lead).

Kootenay Ice forward Tim Bozon was happy to give away the puck. The recipient was a 13-year-old Reginan, Alex Smidt, who is recovering from meningitis — the same disease that threatened Bozon’s life a year ago.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signings of three Canadians - defensive backs Michael Carter and Kris Robertson, along with linebacker Kyle Jones - on Wednesday. Contract terms were not disclosed.

In the weeks ahead, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are likely to create less excitement than the premiere of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Most of the elite free agents have made their choices for the 2015 season. The coaching staff has been introduced after a period of flux. The football operations framework is in place.